African and African-American Studies Minor

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The African and African American Studies minor exposes students to an interdisciplinary curriculum that is focused on the study of the history, culture, government, politics, contemporary issues and experiences affecting people of African descent in the United States and societies in the developing African nations. The minor enhances career prospects for students interested in professional employment as school teacher, guidance counselor, human rights activist, community outreach officer, social worker, multicultural affairs liaison, cultural resources officer, foreign service specialist and diversity consultant.

Requirements (18 credits):

INT 143 Introduction to Africa 3 credit hours
PS 243 Government and Politics of Africa 3 credit hours

Choose 12 credits from the following:

HIS 388 Race, Racism, and the Long Struggle for Equality in America 3 credit hours
HIS 460 The Civil Rights Movement 3 credit hours
LIT 203 African-American Literature 3 credit hours
SOC 315 Race, Ethnicity, and Society 3 credit hours
HIS 363 Coming of the Civil War 1846-1861 3 credit hours
OR
HIS 364 Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877 3 credit hours